Jose Morales
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Jose Morales was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for the Minnesota Twins and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 5 seasons. In 96 career games, he hit .289 with 63 hits and 21 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-08
- Last Game
- 2011-06-15
Full name: Jose Guillermo Morales
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 218 | 25 | 63 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 48 | .289 | .365 | .344 | .709 | -23 |
Career AVG .289 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.
Career OBP .365 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 54 | 119 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 22 | .311 | .262 (+18%) | .332 (+14%) | .417 (-14%) | .750 (-1%) | 26.1 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 19 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 22 | 60 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .267 | .255 (+5%) | .320 (+10%) | .399 (-21%) | .719 (-7%) | -48.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 96 | 218 | 25 | 63 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 48 | .289 | — | — | — | — | -23 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (95 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 118 | 13 | 38 | 0 | 15 | .322 |
| Away | 42 | 98 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 6 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-15 | COL | SDP | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-12 | COL | LAD | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-06-09 | COL | LAD | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-07 | COL | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-04 | COL | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-06-01 | COL | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-28 | COL | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-05-24 | COL | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-21 | COL | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-05-20 | COL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 58 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
Jose Morales's recorded salaries total $1,232,500 over 3 seasons, 2009 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Morales's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | $420,000 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | $412,500 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,232,500 | ||
Jose Morales: the record in brief
September 8, 2007 and June 15, 2011 bracket Jose Morales's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Morales's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (2007 through 2010) and the Colorado Rockies (2011). Morales, born on February 20, 1983, in Rio Piedras, P.R., is listed as a catcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 200 pounds. Morales's full given name, per the bio, is Jose Guillermo Morales.
Across 96 games at the plate, Morales's career line reads 63 hits in 218 at bats for a .289 average, adding 21 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .365 and .344 give Morales a career OPS of .709. Morales's .289 average ran 10.8% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. Morales collected a career-high 37 hits in 2009. 2009 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .311 against a league .262, an 18% edge.
In the postseason, Morales batted .000 over 1 games, collecting 0 hits. Morales reached the postseason in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Morales
- What years did Jose Morales play?
- Jose Morales played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Jose Morales a pitcher?
- No. Jose Morales was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jose Morales hit?
- Jose Morales hit 0 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What teams did Jose Morales play for?
- Jose Morales played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2007, 2009–2010) and the Colorado Rockies (2011).
- What were Jose Morales's career stats?
- In 96 games, Jose Morales had 63 hits, 21 RBI, and 25 runs, with a .289 batting average.
- How much did Jose Morales earn in his career?
- Jose Morales's recorded salaries total $1,232,500 over 3 seasons, 2009 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Morales's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007.
- What was Jose Morales's salary?
- Jose Morales's last recorded salary was $420,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $420,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $400,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2011.
- What position did Jose Morales play?
- Jose Morales played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Morales and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Morales was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Jose Morales's career batting average?
- Jose Morales batted .289 over his career, with 63 hits in 218 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Morales have?
- Jose Morales drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Morales in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Morales has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.